Lions-Vikings get Dec. 20 Sunday night slot

Kickoff is 8:20 p.m. ET at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 261 min read

Nothing like a primetime debut. 🙌 📺: Lions vs Vikings: Sunday, Dec 20th on NBC and Peacock https://t.co/i1HBiH4daY Via @SNFonNBC on X

What happened: NBC will carry the Week 15 matchup, with Peacock streaming it. Minnesota has designated the game as the debut for its Rivalries uniform.

Why it matters: The late-season divisional meeting could affect the NFC North race and playoff positioning. It opens a closing stretch in which Minnesota is scheduled to play three of its final four games at home.

By the numbers: The Dec. 20 matchup is the second meeting in a 49-day span, following the Nov. 1 game in Detroit.

What to watch: The prime-time assignment remains subject to the NFL's late-season flex procedures.

Sources

@SNFonNBC 2026-08-26T21:51:29.752125+00:00

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